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No cares of wealth their thoughts engage, 



But with a manly heart, 

 On Nature's wide and ample stage 



They nobly act their jjart. 



By Spring's mild showers and Summer's heat, 



The seed is gently nursed ; 

 And, fostered by their influence sweet. 



Will into beauty burst. 

 And when o'er us no ray doth shine, 



And adverse fortunes lower. 

 Remember sun and shade combine 



To form the perfect llower. 



And as the seasons circle round 



With each succeeding year, 

 Long, long may we, in concord bound. 



Again assemble here. 

 And though Old Time should plant " Crows' Feet," 



And leave a " frosty pow," 

 Yet may our hearts still warmly beat, 



As joyous then as now. 



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